Full-time freelance writer based in Glasgow, Scotland… author of 17 books, three of which are in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Permanent Collection… former news editor at TeamRock.com… former band manager, drummer and keyboardist… TV and radio presenter… real ale fan.
Martin Kielty
Slipknot Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
A look at members who fell off the nine-man juggernaut -- from their earliest days until their most recent upset.
How Hit Single ‘Love Bites’ Scared Def Leppard
Phil Collen recalls concerns that they didn’t know how to play their only No.1 single live.
Why Do Fans Love ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ but Hate Dio Hologram?
Former Judas Priest singer Tim "Ripper" Owens compared watching Freddie Mercury biopic to seeing projection of Ronnie James Dio onstage.
Guns N’ Roses to ‘Focus’ on New Album After October Tour
Slash outlines reunion lineup’s plans for 2019 and admits he’s still an “insecure guitar player.”
Chad Kroeger Thinks Death Reports Are Funny – His Dad Doesn’t
Nickelback frontman laughs off the haters after being acknowledged as most-performed Canadian songwriter.
Kurt Cobain Envied Dave Grohl’s Singing Voice, Says Nirvana Manager
Danny Goldberg recalls frontman’s “sweet” and “competitive” sides as he publishes new book.
Vince Neil Never Apologized for Having Sex With A&R Man’s Girlfriend
Tom Zutaut says he only heard of incident seen in ‘The Dirt’ movie when book was written.
Motley Crue Music Sales Shoot Up on Back of ‘The Dirt’ Movie
Soundtrack and compilation albums move toward top of charts while 2001 book returns to No.1.
Slipknot Gave Chris Fehn ‘Take It or Leave It’ Deal, Says Lawyer
Attorney claims percussionist was treated like “second-class citizen” despite 20 years “devoted” to band.
Chris Fehn Wants to Stay in Slipknot
Percussionist’s lawyer says he’s still a member of the band despite legal action, and would like to remain.
What John Corabi Learned From Being Fired by Motley Crue
Former singer recalls his phone stopped ringing when Vince Neil returned.
Nikki Sixx Reveals What Surprised Him Most About ‘The Dirt’ Movie
Motley Crue bassist didn’t expect the pain of seeing his relationship with his mother on screen.